Piscifun Carbon X vs Piscifun Viper X - Episode 3 of 5 on the Piscifun line of Spinning Reels

The Piscifun Carbon X is the spinning reel priced $20 more than the Piscifun Viper X in the Piscifun line of spinning reels. I assess the differences between the two reels to check the additional value.I take a look at it and do tests on the drag, line spooling, and see how the design supports long distance casting. This is the third episode in a playlist that looks at the entire line of Piscifun spinning reels. My apologies to Piscifun on pronunciation! The name of the company is pronounced, "Pee-see-fun."
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[@ChrisG9978]

I own several Viper X and a few Carbon X reels of varying sizes. I've found that the Carbon X reels have some issues with the handles...the Carbon X handles get "stuck" and lose their smoothness after casting/retrieving a few dozen times. The Viper X reels, IMO, seem to hold up a lot better, over time and usage, as far as smooth retrieval. The Carbon X reels need to be lubed regularly to correct this problem. Considering the Viper X runs $20 less, I'd have to recommend them over the Carbon X reels simply because they seem to hold their smooth retrievals longer. Drag systems are great on both reels.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I really appreciate that insight! People who read the comments... take note!

[@JohnLeonard-k4k]

Got the 1000 reel sending it back,doesn't have anti-reverse lever.i back reel when I catch a fish,I rarely use the drag.u would think a reel at thus would have that feature. Very disappointed

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Sorry to hear that. I missed that feature when I was discussing the reel since I only had the 3000 series.

[@vitormalvezzi9987]

Nice video!

[@MSmith-jf5wo]

After buying my first Piscifun reel (Torrent, a casting reel), I bought 4 more of them. Since then, I've purchased 3 more Spinning and 2 more Casting reels. They ALL work great. I use 8-strand Braid a ALL my reels (20# to 65#), and have Never had any problems with them. I DO tear them down during the winter months and clean/lubricate them, every year (going on 6 years using Piscifun Reels). Yes, I Have Used more expensive reels (a couple of $250 to $300 dollars), but find I win tournaments and competitions with Piscifun products just fine! (As a matter of fact, I sold one of them to buy the 4 Torrent Reels!).

[@KayakhacksFishing]

thanks for that feedback.

[@FC1_BlueSI]

I just bought both reels carbon x for me and viper x for my son cant wait to use it

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Have fun!